featured in this issue
Mexican harpist Emmanuel Padilla Hoguín had to leave home to discover his love for traditional Mexican music. Now he has won a top position that brings him back to his hometown.
Harpists around the world are adapting to the sudden changes in our daily lives brought about by the global coronavirus pandemic.
Get your tuning technique in tip-top shape with some advice from our tuning experts. —by Kela Walton
Wondering which tuning apps are best for the harp? We test them out and rate the best ones. —by Kela Walton
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Norwegian Radio Orchestra, Sidsel Walstad, harpist. Lawo Classics. 2019.
Atlantic Harp Duo: Elizabeth Jaxon and Marta Power. Self-released. 2019.
Recordings featuring Jacqueline Pollauf, Jennifer Ellis, and Joseph Rebman are worth a listen.
New music to help you get through social distancing. —by Jan Jennings
This article extra is part of the feature article Fine Tuning in this issue. Tune often We asked our experts how to improve the speed of tuning without sacrificing quality. The unanimous answer was to tune the harp more often. Wiley explains, “Do not let it get very out of tune, and you can tune […]
I think the philosophy of soft harp playing is misunderstood and leads to “whispering” or too transparent a sound. We should still cultivate a sense of tone that can project beyond the stage. I find that a relaxed hand and less weight in the hand will give you a more supple sound. At the same […]